Berlin – A cremation burial service will be held for Charles E. Oswald on October 7, 2012, at 1:30 pm at the Center Berlin Cemetery in Berlin, NY. Charles was son of the late John E. Oswald and the late Mary Elizabeth Teal Goodermote. He is pre-deceased by his brother, Richard E. Oswald, and his sister, Marjorie A. Stowell. He is survived by his siblings, Robert A. Oswald of Cherry Plain, NY, and Linda E. Goodermote of Dallas, GA, and by his seven sons.
Shirley Van Wormer – Burial Notice
New Lebanon – Shirley A. Van Wormer, 44, of Henry Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, formerly of New Lebanon, NY, died Thursday evening, July 5, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield after being stricken at her home. Graveside services will be held in the Cemetery of the Evergreens in Lebanon Springs on Saturday, October 6, at 11 am where Rev. John Close will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited. Arrangements are under the direction of Hall & Higgins Funeral Home of Stephentown, NY.
James W. North Jr.
Hoosick – James W. North Jr., 75, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2012, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. He had resided on NY Rt. 7, in Hoosick, NY, with his wife Carolyn (Zwiercan) North.
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Hurford W. Barden
West Lebanon – Hurford W. Barden, 86, of Winslow Road, West Lebanon, NY, died on Thursday, September 27, 2012, at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA.
Born October 8, 1925, in Chatham, NY, he was the son of the late Harrison and Ellen Wilson Barden. A lifelong resident of the Chatham/New Lebanon area Mr. Barden was baptized in the New Lebanon Congregational Church and attended East Chatham school. [Read more…] about Hurford W. Barden
The Life Of George Holcomb – Settling Father’s Estate
Monday: I walked to Mr. Jordan Booge’s and read father’s will to Squire E. F. Booge, and he advised me to get a settlement with the heirs and then I agreed with him to write a bond to bind all of us heirs to abide by the disposal of Father’s property. I returned home and told brother Wm that he must fix for to go to the westward if wc three, Sylvester, Eleanor, and we two do agree that you and Beriah shall choose those men and we do agree thereto and of Sisters Lucretia Wylie and Myriam Cammel thereto do agree, this is what we are undertaking to do. Tonight Sylvester fetched Daniel Moulton’s pack from the widow Douglas for Wm to have to go the before-mentioned journey. Wm and myself made out eighteen dollars for him expenses by taking five dollars and 62 cents of the money that Father left.
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Shirley And Ivan Wager Honored For Years Of Service
by Bea Peterson
Shirley and Ivan Wager appeared a bit overwhelmed by the standing ovation given them at the conclusion of a ceremony that included the presentation of plaques and certificates from the U.S. Congress, the NYS Senate and Assembly, Rensselaer County, the Town of Berlin and several Firefighting organizations. In expressing his appreciation to the large crowd gathered at the Berlin Fire House on Saturday, September 22, Ivan Wager told them Shirley’s thoughts on their years of service. Ivan said Shirley had told him, “I’ll probably die alone because you’ll be off helping someone else.” [Read more…] about Shirley And Ivan Wager Honored For Years Of Service
The Presentation Of Options For The Village Of Hoosick Falls Dissolution Plan
from the Village Clerk
Residents of the Village of Hoosick Falls are invited to a public meeting on Wednesday, October 10, for a presentation of the Committee’s Options for the Future of Hoosick Falls, including a description of options for potential dissolution of the Village. The meeting will be held at 6 pm at the John Murphy Senior Center, 69 Church Street.
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Berlin Town Board Action, Part Two – How To Replace The Berlin Bank Of America
by Kieron Kramer
The Town of Berlin is changing willy-nilly. At the Town Board meeting on Thursday, September 13, the future of the Watipi Building was discussed. This was followed by an open discussion at the end of the meeting concerning the recent news that the Bank of America is leaving Berlin. Berliners expressed their disappointment with Bank of America. Jim Anders asked Jaeger if there was any interest by another bank in taking over the BoA building and services. Jaeger said he had made some calls. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action, Part Two – How To Replace The Berlin Bank Of America
Hoosick Planning Board Meets And Approves Two Simple Subdivisions
by Bea Peterson
Edward Hanselman and his son appeared before the Board at its special meeting on Monday, September 25, regarding 17 acres on Bovie Hill Road. The Board first approved a boundary line adjustment on the property and then approved the division of the property into two lots for a simple subdivision. Paul Lemperle appeared before the Board regarding 17 acres on Babcock Lake Road. The Board approved the division of the property into two lots making it a simple subdivision.
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HFCS Finds New Money
by Alex Brooks
Hoosick Falls Schools Superintendent Ken Facin said at the September meeting of the Hoosick Falls School Board that he had received a letter containing an additional $15,000 in State aid for the District for “general purposes,” which he found both pleasing and puzzling. He suggested to the Board that one possible use for the new money would be to turn the very popular lacrosse club into a varsity sport. There was some discussion about this, but no decision was made.
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